Social Worker

Duties

VA Careers - Social Work: https://youtube.com/embed/enRhz_ua_UU

The Homeless Outreach Social Worker various treatment modalities of individual and group work, casework, community organization, and community outreach activities to alleviate or remove problems that interfere with Veteran's ability to achieve independence. The Housing First approach will be utilized with the goal being rapid placement of Veterans in a safe appropriate setting. The work of the HCHV Social Worker will be guided by the Recovery Model Principles which will be used as the social worker assists each Veteran to develop an individualized treatment plan using the Mental Health Treatment Suite. Functions include, but not limited to:

• Provide clinical outreach and case management to homeless Veterans.
• Responsibility of managing the VA homeless hotline calls and providing appropriate disposition. He or she will also monitor and complete homeless consults.
• Responsible for using the current social work resource file of VA and community social service programs and enhancing the content to the benefit of veterans. The incumbent will refer the veteran to needed services when appropriate, based on informed clinical judgment.
• Engages in coordination with community agencies, organizations, and groups to learn of services or resources available for homeless veterans as well as provides current information on services and benefits available in the VA for Homeless Veterans Program participants.
• Works with VA Medical Center and VA Community Based Clinic multidisciplinary teams and community agencies to strive for developing more effective and efficient ways of delivering healthcare services to veterans in Homeless Veterans Programs.
• Act as an advocate when it serves the best interest of the veteran/family. When appropriate and feasible, the incumbent will educate and encourage the veteran to advocate on their behalf, thus fostering a sense of independence and empowerment.
• Provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Will and will refer veterans to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs.
• Attends all appropriate interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, Social Work staff meetings, committee meetings, and performs other duties as required. The incumbent actively participates in Homeless conference calls and attends appropriate trainings.
• Work to integrate HCHV programming and services with community stakeholders through the guidance of the Homeless Coordinator.
• Collaborates in the performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by the VA for their specific population and/or program. The incumbent participates in activities that obtain feedback from clients and works to enhance services as needed.
• Provides orientation and on-going training to Social Workers and interdisciplinary team members. Provides training to students, residents, interns, and fellows from other disciplines regarding the biopsychosocial aspects of homelessness.
• Effectively communicates with and utilizes other disciplines (e.g., nursing, medicine) to facilitate treatment planning and implementation. With few exceptions, participates effectively in team meetings, treatment planning conferences, etc. Collaborates with divergent multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume

  
  
  VA Form 10-2850c Application for Associated Health Occupations can be found at: https://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf.
  
  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
  
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • VA Form 10-2850c Application
  • Resume
  • Transcript

  
  
  Veterans' Preference:
  Due to the staffing shortage by OCHCO, as required by 38 USC 7412, for FY 2022 Veterans preference its waived for this occupation until September 30, 2022. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/26/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11602160.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  • Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Annette Johnson

  Phone

  352-376-1611 X103512

  Email

  Annette.Johnson1@va.gov

  Address

  James H Quillen VA Medical Center
  Corner of Lamont Street and Veterans Way
  Mountain Home, TN 37684
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  
  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
  
  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents